Penn State is loading up its recruiting class with building block linemen like never before.

Have the Nittany Lions ever used six of their first 10 recruiting slots on offensive and defensive linemen?

They've done that with their 2020 class and have the Big Ten's highest-rated group and No. 6 class nationally to show for it, so far.

"The reinforcements they've gotten on the offensive line in the last month are really impressive," said Adam Friedman, a Mid-Atlantic recruiting analyst with Rivals.com. He points out that three, in particular, own the potential to move up substantially in national player rankings in the near future.

Coach James Franklin received his fifth verbal commitment of April — all from linemen — this week in 4-star offensive tackle Aaryn Parks of the National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Maryland.

This roll began on April 2 with Golden Israel-Achumba from Dematha High in Hyattsville, Maryland. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound guard has transformed his body and strength levels dramatically in the past year, according to recruiting analysts. He's a 3-star prospect.

The Lions landed two more linemen on Blue-White Game weekend — Indiana defensive tackle Cole Brevard and Virginia guard R.J. Adams. A week later, Nick Dawkins — the son of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins — gave his pledge, too. Nick Dawkins is a 6-4, 300 guard/tackle prospect from the Allentown area.

"Parks is better than the other (lineman right now) because of his quickness and patience he shows in pass blocking," Friedman said. "He's taken the next step because of how strong he’s gotten. ... The added strength in his upper body has helped with his pass blocking. He's just really impressive. None of these other guys do it as well as he does."

Though there's more than seven months until the first national signing day, Penn State does own the top recruiting class in the Big Ten and the No. 6 class nationally, according to Rivals and 247Sports.

Apr 13, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stands on the field during the first quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports Matthew OHaren, Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 13, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions former wide receiver and Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson makes a catch in the end zone at the end of the first quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports Matthew OHaren, Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 13, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions former linebacker and Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda makes a catch on the field at the end of the first quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports Matthew OHaren, Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports